Main Field of Study and progress level:
Chemistry: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Chemistry
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2021-08-09
Contents
The course deals with organic and inorganic contaminants and their structure, function, sources and emissions, distribution, transformation and fate in the environment. Initially, the course gives a survey of important classes of substances such as heavy metals, PAHs, PCBs and dioxins. Then, processes significant for the behaviour of the different substances in soil, water and air are covered in theory and by laboratory exercises. Finally, toxicology, ecotoxicology and risk assessment are introduced. During the course computer based model calculations of chemical equilibria are presented. Field sampling followed by laboratory studies are carried out. Recent events are frequently commented upon in so called Environews sessions. Up-to-date research presentations are also given. Throughout the course an independent literature study is performed which is presented orally, in a written report and by a poster presentation at the end of the course. The course is part of the national masters programme "Swedish School of Environmental Chemistry", but can also be taken as a separate course.
Required Knowledge
Aquatic Chemistry (15 ECTS, 5KE003/5KE002), or the equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training -minimum score 5.0 with no individual Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
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